YOUR RESEARCH996 C2 (1998) - Gearbox
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Hi Chaps, I've got a 996 1998 C2, and was wondering if you experience what I experience ! From cold, I find the gearbox entry into 2nd gear isn't smooth as the other gears. It doesn't crunch, it just takes a tiny bit more effort to slot it in (oooh errr). After about 5 mins driving the gearbox is all smooth - I guess as the oil warms up. Is this a sign of impending trouble or is this just a normal for a manual 996? Cheers
Classed as normal. New oil is required at 83k I believe.Various grades are available. The oil is like glue and needs a good mix up before the box runs nicely. Everthing should feel smooth after a short run and temp. reaches 80 plus. Try some sub zero temps. to get a real feel of the issue. As pointed out this only first to second gear.
Cheers chap - its exactly that, stiff when cold and ultra smooth when warmed up - only going from 1st to 2nd. It's a shame there is nothing that can be done to make it smooth from the outset irrespective of temp.
Mines the same :thumb:
Same here
Very common....I have the same symptoms, and I know of several others who experience the same.
Hmmm, mine is sticky into 3rd when cold. Odd?
mine too. exactly the same first to second only when cold. Fine after 5 mins driving. Very common and nothing to worry about.
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